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Hidden away off Church Street in the heart of the town, we
are delighted to offer to the market a gem of a home. This 17th
Century, Grade II listed stone built Two Bedroom Terraced Cottage has immense
charm and character. The 2-bedroom accommodation is arranged over three floors.
The cottage is a mere 10 metres away (walking down New Way Ghaut yard) from the
water’s edge, a small beach area and the glorious views over the harbour and
sea front.
The cottage has its own, outside, walled in, private and secure patio area.
Very rare on this type of property, especially in the ‘old town’.
Notable features include gas
central heating, some secondary glazing, beamed ceilings, an open plan lounge
and kitchen area, a first-floor master bathroom and bedroom and a second floor
en-suite master bedroom. The lower
ground floor room which incorporates a laundry room and a separate storage
area, is accessed from a separate door in the walled courtyard
Many individual shops, pubs,
eateries, Tate Hill beach, Whitby Abbey and the 199 steps are all within
comfortable walking distance.
The property is currently run as
a successful holiday let with advertising on prominent sites (i.e Trip Advisor,
Whitby On-Line, Airbnb and others) but also offers the opportunity for
residential buyers as a freehold private sale or those looking for a holiday
home. The property will be sold as seen
with all equipment and furnishings etc to be included in the sale, allowing a
new buyer to potentially let out immediately.
Since the owner purchased the
cottage, gross rental income has ranged from £14,000 to almost £35,000 per
annum (annual earnings vary depending on the economic climate at the time).
The property has now taken over £17,000 of bookings this current tax year i.e from 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026
Situated in one of the oldest
parts of the town, this is a wonderful opportunity to purchase something unique
with its own long history and historic past.
The cottage was constructed circa 1640 with the internal walls of
original stone, laid there over 400 years ago by craftsmen of the day. ‘Awd
Tut’ derives from old Yorkshire slang and means ‘Old Tom’. This was the nickname given to one of the
residents, a gentleman called Thomas Dryden, born in Whitby in 1866. He was a
fisherman and a member of the lifeboat crew in his younger days.
Rarely does a well-situated
property like this one, by the harbour, become available, so please call us now
to arrange a viewing.
DESCRIPTION
Hidden just off Church Street in the heart of Whitby 'Old Town', we are delighted to offer to the market a gem of a home. This 17th Century, Grade II listed, stone built, two-bedroom terraced cottage has immense charm and character with the living accommodation currently arranged over three of the four floors.
The cottage is a mere 10 metres away from the water's edge of the harbour. Nearby there is a small beach area with a glorious view out toward the sea. The property is situated in a choice area where there are numerous shops, pubs and eateries. Tate Hill beach, Whitby Abbey and the famous 199 steps are all within several minutes’ walk.
The cottage has its own private, secure, walled and gated, patio courtyard. This is very rare on a property such as this, especially in the 'old town'.
Notable interior features include gas central heating, some secondary glazing, beamed ceilings, an open plan lounge and kitchen area, first-floor family bathroom and bedroom and a second-floor master bedroom with en-suite shower-room.
The lower ground floor room which incorporates a laundry room and a large, separate storage area, is accessed from the walled courtyard. This room could easily be converted into a further, sizeable bedroom or living accommodation.
The property is currently being run as a very successful holiday let with advertising on prominent sites (i.e Trip Advisor, Booking.com, Whitby On-Line, Airbnb, Awaze, and others) but it is essentially a residential property, ready to purchase as a freehold private home.
The property is advertised to be sold with all furniture, fixtures, fittings and appliances. All to be included in the sale, thereby allowing a new buyer to let out immediately on sale completion if desired.
Since the current owner originally purchased the cottage, some 22 years ago, the gross rental income has achieved up to £35,000 (max) per annum. There is potential for a greater income, as the current owner sets prices lower than average. Future holiday bookings into 2026 have already been taken, and these bookings and revenue would be passed on to any buyer to host these guests.
The property, situated in one of the oldest parts of the town, is a wonderful opportunity to purchase something quite unique, with its own long history and historic past. The cottage was constructed circa 1640 with the internal walls of original stone, laid down by craftsmen of the day.
The name 'Awd Tut' derives from old Yorkshire slang and means 'Old Tom'. This was the nickname given to one of the early residents of the property; a gentleman called Thomas Dryden, born in Whitby in 1866 who was a fisherman and a member of the lifeboat crew in his younger days.
Rarely does a well-situated, historic property like this one become available, so please call us now to arrange a viewing.
Accommodation
From the gated walled courtyard there are steps up to the ground floor with a direct entrance into the open plan lounge with kitchen.
Open Plan Lounge with Kitchen 3.48m x 7.21m
Secondary glazed bow window, additional side window, two radiators, staircase off to the first floor. The kitchen incorporates wall and base units with cupboards and drawers, wood effect worktops, built in gas hob and a fan assisted electric oven and a coloured single drainer and unit with mixer tap. Beamed ceiling.
First Floor
Landing
Side aspect window.
Bedroom 2 3.33m x 2.7m
Secondary glazed bow window, radiator, beamed ceiling and a built in double wardrobe.
Bathroom
White three-piece suite comprising of a low flush WC, jacuzzi bath with a chrome hand-held shower attachment, wash-hand basin with vanity cupboards below. Roof lantern, half tiled walls and a radiator.
Second Floor
Turning staircase with a side window.
Bedroom 1 3.76m x 3.4m
Tilt and turn upvc double glazed window and radiator.
En-Suite
Internal room with a white low flush wc and wash hand basin, full length shower enclosure with a mixer shower. The walls are PVC panelled as is the ceiling. Radiator.
Lower Ground Floor
Access from the gated walled garden there is a separate entrance to this area.
Laundry Room 3.48m x 4.2m
Plumbing for an automatic washing machine.
Storage Room 2.13m x 3.05m
Useful area for storage.
Council Tax Band
Council tax band:- C if purchased as a domestic property.
Energy Performance Certificate
A full Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request.
Mortgage Services
We can introduce you to the team of highly qualified Mortgage Advisers. They can provide you with up to the minute information on many of the interest rates available. To arrange a fee-free, no obligation appointment, please contact this office.
YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE
Agent Notes
Selectiv Properties themselves and the vendors of the property whose agent they are, give notice that these particulars, although believed to be correct, do not constitute any part of an offer of contract. No services and / or appliances have been tried or tested. All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility and are not to be relied upon as statements or representations of warranty whatsoever in relation to property. Any intending purchaser must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars.
